Sony :: VAIO SR190 Line Support 8GB Memory
Sep 11, 2009I have the VAIO SR190 and want to upgrade to 8GB, but I have seen conflicting information if it will support 8GB.
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Sony :: Vaio SR190 Windows 7 Install
Aug 14, 2009I know that we really don't need to have a million threads on the subject, but I haven't seen many SR tutorials. If this stays open, maybe it will help other older SR owners when they upgrade to Windows 7.
What you need before you do your upgrade:
Firmware Extension parser
Sony Shared Library
Sony Notebook Utilities
Optional items:
Webcam software
Synaptics Touchpad drivers
Fingerprint Scanner driver
I installed Win7 Pro as a clean install. I have a 320gb drive that I formatted and partitioned into 3 parts, 40gb for the OS, 5gb for the pagefile and the rest for a storage partition.
I use the storage drive to put all of my user-created files. That make it easier for me to locate an item and makes backing up my personal files alot easier. I think it also reduces fragmentation on your OS drive...........
Sony :: When Does Update Its Vaio Sr Line
Sep 17, 2009thinking about getting a sony vaio sr for college...
however i dont want to buy a laptop now and find out that a updated version of the sr rolled out few months after...
so i was wondering when do sony update its vaio sr line...
you know like adding a better graphics card, processor, more HDD, and etc...
if you dont know at least tell me when sony vaio sr was updated in 2009....(i know it came out in 2008)
Sony :: Vaio NS255 -- Newer Line Of NS
Jan 27, 2009Has anyone had experience with the NS255 (or even the NS235 or NS290) that came out at the very end of last year? I've read some reviews that say the older NS135 and NS190 are average at best, but can't find any reviews on the newer 2xx line. Here are the specs I've found on the NS255:
Intel Core 2 Duo T6400 2.00 GHz Processor
2MB L2 Cache, 800MHz Bus speed
4096 MB DDR2 (PC2-6400) RAM Max: 4GB
250 GB (5400RPM) SATA Hard Drive
15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) LCD XBRITE-ECO Display
Built-in 1.3 Megapixel Webcamera and Microphone
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3430 with up to 2040MB Shared Video Memory
DVD±R/RW Drive with Double Layer
Intel WiFi Link 5100AGN 802.11a/b/g/n
10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet LAN
Built-in Memory Stick® Standard/Duo PRO with MagicGate™ Card Reader
Built-in Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot
ExpressCard 34 Slot
Connections: 4 x USB 2.0, IEEE 1394, Microphone-in, VGA, RJ-11 (Modem), RJ-45
Approximate Unit Dimensions: 14.18" (W) x 1.5" (H) x 10.63" (D)
Approximate Unit Weight: 6.4 Pounds
I'm not pleased with the lack of HDMI (my TV does not have VGA input) and Bluetooth but I suppose I could get by with S-video.
I'm set on a 15.4" screen and my needs are Web surfing, video over web, MS Office (lots of Word, Powerpoint, and Excel), light-moderate picture/video editing, light gaming (kids games), Skype, and video chat. I've run the FAQ under a different thread, but just trying to get some thoughts on this model.
Sony :: Constant Crashes On SR190
Apr 22, 2009I have a VGNSR190 with Vista Home Premium Clean Install. I've been getting random crashes on my computer where either
1. my mouse pointer can move but i can't click on anything so i end up just holding the power button for 6 seconds to shut down the computer
2. i leave for a while and come back and the screen is a bunch of weird meshed pixels so i have to hit the power button again
3. i leave for awhile and resume from standby but the screen doesn't show up, its still a black screen
Sony :: Does VAIO FW Support.
Jul 19, 2009this [url]
I am not sure what "34nm" is, but do you think it will work successfully with the Sony VAIO FW?
Sony :: Vaio Z Series And 8GB Support
Mar 20, 2010how to upgrade my VGN-Z36GD to 8GB.
I've read through the thread "How to make 1st to 3rd Generations of Vaio Z support 8GB" and there are some promising leads there especially from ZugZug an Sniper_Sung but the thread kind of abruptly ends without a clear resolution.
Another thread indicates that the victory was celebrated too early and the 8GB doesn't exactly work.
Sony :: Windows Vista Ultimate 32-bit Drivers On VGN-SR190
Oct 26, 2009I own a vgn-SR190. I recently had HD failure, so had to buy new HD and reinstall vista. My original version of Vista was Business 32-bit. I didn't make a recovery disc. So I went out and bought vista ultimate 32-bit. Figured I wouldn't have problems, but I did.
I'm having the driver issues that someone in another thread talked about, when you get the problem with vaio mode switch and the battery issue. I downloaded the drivers for Vista Business, figured it would be the same for Ultimate. But I just read someone's post here that the home premium 32-bit drivers are the same as the ultimate 32-bit drivers. Is that true? if it is, I would just have to download the home premium drivers. I just wanted to know if anybody knows for a fact that the home premium drivers are the same as the ultimate drivers, seeing as the business drivers are obviously different.
Sony :: VGN-SR190 Battery Life Shorter Under Windows 7
Nov 11, 2009I used to get 4-5 hours under Windows Vista. Now using Windows 7 Ultimate Edition and I'm lucky if I get 2-3 hours. The Sony site has no Windows 7 drivers for the SR190.
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Dec 11, 2009Sony Vaio SZ790, Intel GM965, ICH8
Want upgrade my HDD to Intel SSD and use all 250mb/s read.
Does this model support Sata II?
Sony :: New Vaio-TT Bios Adds Support For VT
Oct 15, 2009[url]
Bios R2021M4b
It did remove the BIOS-EFI hack I was running before. All the advanced stuff is gone...
Sony :: Vaio Sr Support 1000 Base Ethernet
Sep 27, 2009im asking this because i see many other 13inch notebooks supporting it but on the sony vaio sr website it only lists 10base t and 100base tx not 1000base...
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Jan 20, 2010Does anyone have Sony Vaio Y?
1. Does New Sony Vaio Y Series support SATA II / SSD?
2. Does it have WWAN Slot / 3G Module?
3. How long the battery can last?
Sony :: Vaio Z : 4GB Vs. 8GB Memory
Apr 21, 2010My configuration is with 4GB single slot right now. Considering that an extra 4GB single 1066 DDR3 aftermarket DIMM would cost me about $170, what would I gain by upgrading it to 8GB in total?
View 10 Replies View RelatedSony :: Vaio FZ Model And Regarding Memory (RAM)
Jan 16, 2010Regarding the FZ model, what type of RAM stick does it take?
Im not a technology expert but I know there are different types of memory sticks (in terms of the physical size)
Sony :: Memory- VGNSZ645P3 Vaio
Apr 22, 2009I have a VGNSZ645P3 Vaio which I got as xmas gift. I decided to Max out the RAM and purchased Crucial 4GB kit. Sony recommends Crucial as only authorized after market RAM. I have previously upgraded memory on desktops and laptops and am fully aware about the ESD. I changed the memory 45 degree angle, snap it down....I try turning the computer back on and it will not turn on. Power light is on, the battery light is on but the other 3 lights will not light up and screen does not turn on. I put the original back on and it still will not turn on. I took it to sony store and the guy tries same thing I do and it does not work. He says the motherboard is probably toasted...I said how could it be I followed every direction possible and he said sometimes that the Memory has ESD on it. So they put the original factory RAM back in and shipped it out to San Diego. I thought that warranty was void if you mess with original RAM? Im hoping they'll fix whatever that is wrong with it and not come back with "you messed with RAM warranty is void".....
Has this memory issue happened to anyone?
Sony :: VAIO Memory Install
Jan 12, 2009family member install some additional memory in her Sony VAIO laptop, but seem to be having a problem. Its a VGN-C290 model (May 2007) and currently has one 1GB chip installed & has one open slot. It allows a max of 2GB.
Now, I have purchased an additional 1GB chip from Crucial.com, but after installing it in the one open slot, it appears that it is not recognizing it at all. The laptop will turn on, but doesn't get to the XP screen. Not even the Sony VAIO/Phoenix welcome screen either.
I have never had a problem with Crucial memory, but I contacted them directly to maybe help with this problem. They basically told me to make sure it is really seated in there good and apply a lot of pressure. They also had me put the Crucial memory in the slot #1 where the original Sony memory was. Neither worked.
The only other thing they suggested was that it was a BIOS related issue & to somehow update the BIOS. I checked & it currently is running BIOS version #R0080J4. I'm trying to determine if this is the latest version. If not, then how to update it.
Sony :: Vaio Z Memory Speed Diff From I5-520 To I5-540/i7-620?
Mar 26, 2010While eagerly scouting the Zs, I've greatly enjoyed this forum for the past few weeks. I've been stopping by (ok stalking) my local Sony Style store to check them out in person, and became curious about a discrepancy.
Does anyone know off hand if there is an inherent memory speed or bandwidth difference between the 520m and 540m (or 620m)? I haven't noticed anything official from Intel or the Sony specs, other than they all use DDR3/1066 sticks.
Last week I snapped a picture (rather fuzzy cellphone, sorry) of the WEI screen for the lone silver GX/S (i5-520m) floor model. It shows a lagging score of 5.9 on memory, which doesn't jive with other performance scores mentioned on this forum (that I could find).....
Sony :: Vaio FW (VGN-FW56007B) Memory Upgrade
Mar 14, 2010Considering buying a UK spec Vaio FW laptop. How easy is it to upgrade the memory on this?
From 4 to 8 GB. Looking at the spec on the Sony UK site it looks like it's already fitted with 2x2GB RAM
And would either of these brands be compatible? - Crucial.com or Orcalogic.co.uk .....
Sony :: VAIO W211 Memory Upgrade
May 20, 2010Sony VAIO W211 comes with 1GB installed with max. upgrade limit of 2GB.
Can someone tell how easy or hard (as in Dell 1010, forget about doing it because you have to disassemble the whole thing) to upgrade the memory on this
Sony :: Upgrading Vaio Vgn-z540 Memory
Mar 5, 2009what sort of memory should i purchase for the machine? i know it's ddr3 but what pin count?
View 6 Replies View RelatedSony :: Vaio TZ Video Card Memory
Dec 19, 2009I just got my brand new Sony Vaio TZ
everything is great till now but i was checking to video card memory and its only showing 64MB ,, its should be 224 according to the specs "i know its 64MB dedicated memory"
i took a look to the BOIS and didn't find any option the increase the memory ,,, so what i have to do to take the full 224MB
Dell :: Wheres My MEMORY, Support MEM
Sep 23, 2008received my inspiron 1420 ( already having issues and concerns) one of them, is, when i went into the dell support center, i clicked on the "about your system" section, and when i click on the Memory tab, it said that i had 3gb Total memory, but just 2.2gb of available memory. What does this mean? and where did the rest of my memory go?... i have a inspiron 1420, with 2.4ghz, 3gb ram, and nvidia8400...
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Jan 22, 2009Does the e6400 support ddr3 1066mhz ram?
View 4 Replies View RelatedSony :: FW Line
Jul 28, 2009I am considering a VAIO FW series.
1. Does this series use BIOS or EFI?
2. Is the BIOS (EFI) locked down so that one must struggle to make adjustments, troubleshoot hardware etc?
3. If so, can it be unlocked?
4. Is it easy to upgrade the RAM, processor and hard drive?
Sony :: New Line Of Notebooks
Jan 25, 2009When will Sony release a new line of notebooks instead of just a refresh? Will all of them be replaced at the same time?
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May 9, 2009In looking to pick up a laptop and have it in my hands by late next week, I found that I had to go with the 2.26 GHz processor from the P-series. I was hoping for 2.4 GHz or better.
The reason I was willing to do so was that the notebook is coming equipped with an OCZ Vertex SSD at 120 GB.
My take is that the hard drive is still the bottleneck, so a mere 140 MHz difference in the presence of an SSD isn't going to be felt, and that a 2.4 GHz processor + SSD isn't going to really be snappier compared to a 2.26 GHz one with an SSD for most things.
Sony :: How Often Does Update Their VIAO Line
Mar 10, 2009I noticed that most of their current computers came out last July/August. Does Sony completely replace their whole line up every year or sometimes do they just update the previous year's model? Are any of the current models they offer more than a year old? How long before new laptops come out do they get announced?
View 6 Replies View RelatedSony :: Will Release A CULV Line
Sep 29, 2009Seems like TT is being ended in most countries. And Acer, Dell, MSI, Asus, Toshiba and HP have all releases their CULV lines, I'm wondering if Sony will come too.
Did anyone hear/read anything about it?
I am aware of the X series but that's not what I would call CULV.
For an explanation of CULV: [url]
Sony :: Z 31- Is The MIC Input Jack Only Mono Or It Allows Stereo Line In Too
Jul 4, 2009Is the MIC input jack only mono or it allows Stereo Line In too?
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